FAQ
What is Fortini Social?
Fortini Social is a Brazilian nonprofit civil society organization that has been working for 10 years. Fortini's mission is to promote access to holistic education, sports and culture for children and teenagers attending public schools in the Belo Horizonte metropolitan area, in Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Where does Fortini work?
Fortini works in the Belo Horizonte metropolitan area, in Minas Gerais, Brazil. In 2025, it ran projects in 20 partner public schools across six cities: Belo Horizonte, Betim, Contagem, Ibirité, Mário Campos and Sarzedo.
How many children and teenagers does Fortini serve?
In 2025, Fortini served more than 900 children and teenagers, offering 1,025 spots in sports workshops at 20 partner public schools in six cities of the Belo Horizonte metropolitan area.
What activities does Fortini offer?
Fortini offers free tennis, beach tennis, judo, taekwondo, jiu-jitsu, karate, handball and percussion classes outside school hours, plus a social-emotional development workshop and social support for families. Projects are carried out in partnership with public schools and funded through Brazilian tax incentive laws.
How can I donate to Fortini?
Donations can be made on the website's donation page, at fortini.org/donate. Companies can also support Fortini through a direct donation or by funding projects through Brazilian tax incentive laws. Every donation funds free education, sports and culture activities for public school students.
Is Fortini a trustworthy organization?
Yes. Fortini is certified by Selo Doar, a management and transparency certification granted to Brazilian social organizations that meet high standards of management and transparency. It won 1st place in the Prêmio do Esporte Mineiro 2024 (Minas Gerais Sports Award), was a finalist in the Prêmio Melhores ONGs 2025 (Best NGOs Award) and publishes annual accounting and management reports and governance documents on the website's transparency page, at fortini.org/transparency.
What is Fortini Social's CNPJ (Brazilian tax ID)?
Fortini Social's CNPJ is 26.628.632/0001-98, registered under the legal name Fortini Investimento Social. The organization was founded in 2016, with its registered office in Belo Horizonte and its administrative office in Contagem, Minas Gerais. The number can be used to verify the organization in Brazilian public registries and for donations and partnerships.
How can I volunteer or partner with Fortini?
Anyone interested in volunteering or partnerships can reach us by email at contato@fortini.org.br, on WhatsApp at +55 31 99673-2278 or through the form at fortini.org/contact. Fortini works in partnership with public schools, companies and government.
Is Fortini Social related to the Fortini nutrition brand?
No. Fortini Social is an independent Brazilian nonprofit, with no relation to Danone's Fortini children's nutrition brand. Fortini Social works exclusively on socio-educational projects in the Belo Horizonte metropolitan area.